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Anyone work in healthcare in Ames?

Alright, I'm originally from Charlotte and Homes are going for about $263,800 on average. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $60,102, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Jeremiah Collins
haha yep pretty much
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Lydia
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Downtown. It's hit or miss for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in engineering you might struggle.

People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like craft beer.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Grayson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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